Legal Assistant, General Counsel

Overview

A leading environmental law organization is seeking a Legal Assistant to support its Office of General Counsel (OGC), which includes attorneys and the Legal Operations Department. This role involves providing legal, operational, and administrative support across a variety of areas such as litigation management, internal legal operations, governance, compliance, contracts, and organizational risk management.

This is a full-time, non-supervisory position (37.5 hours per week) that can be performed remotely or in a hybrid capacity based in either San Francisco or Washington, D.C.

Responsibilities

Legal Project Support (15%)

• Prepare, proofread, format, cite-check, assemble, and track documents related to OGC projects and workflows.
• Assist attorneys with document review and production preparation.
• Support oversight of attorney admissions, renewals, registrations, and e-filing accounts.

OGC & Legal Operations File System Support (15%)

• Maintain internal team sites, intranet pages, and physical/electronic record repositories in line with policies and confidentiality requirements.
• Build and maintain a repository for legal advice, templates, and guidance; route inquiries to responsible attorneys.
• Provide general office and operational support, including managing inquiries, coordinating supplies, and supporting workflows.

Contract Lifecycle Management Support (35%)

• Maintain internal contract databases, including document uploads and preliminary contract reviews against approved templates.
• Utilize contract review tools, including generative AI.
• Help build a central repository for organizational and litigation program contracts.

Administrative Support (30%)

• Manage scheduling, calendars, travel coordination, meeting logistics, and document creation/formatting for attorneys and staff.
• Support meetings, trainings, retreats, presentations, legal guidance, onboarding, and training coordination.
• Process expense reimbursements, invoices, and other administrative documentation.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding privileged or sensitive information.

Ongoing Learning (5%)

• Pursue professional development and contribute to a culture of learning by building skills and sharing knowledge.

Note: Percentage breakdowns are guidelines; other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Preferred: 2+ years in roles such as litigation assistant, legal practice assistant, paralegal, executive assistant, confidential employee, or comparable professional experience.
• Excellent organizational, proofreading, research, administrative, and computer skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, databases, spreadsheets, videoconferencing platforms, and legal filing systems.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple assignments under pressure.
• High level of judgment, professionalism, discretion, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of contract review and experience with Contract Lifecycle Management and/or generative AI contract review tools is a significant plus.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across offices and time zones.
• Flexible, punctual, reliable, and willing to handle tasks ranging from substantive legal support to administrative work.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and working location.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Casual and congenial work environment.

Salary Ranges by Location

• San Francisco, CA or New York, NY: $76,400 - $84,900 annually
• Washington, D.C., Chicago, IL, Seattle, WA, or Los Angeles, CA: $72,600 - $80,700 annually
• Philadelphia, PA or Denver, CO: $68,900 - $76,500 annually
• Miami, FL or Houston, TX: $65,000 - $72,200 annually
• Remote: $65,000 - $84,900 annually depending on location

Location

Remote or hybrid based in San Francisco, CA or Washington, D.C.

This role requires strict adherence to confidentiality policies and ethical standards due to regular access to privileged information. The organization is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive employment practices without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or other non-job-related factors.

Applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable local fair chance hiring ordinances for positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles.

Applications require a resume and cover letter submitted by August 7, 2025, 5:00pm PT. Incomplete applications will not be considered.